Compost and Soil FAQs Ireland
Compost and Soil FAQs Ireland from Enrich answer common questions about our organic compost, soil products, product quantities, stockists and suitable uses.
Browse the questions below for practical information on choosing and using Enrich products for gardening, landscaping and soil improvement.
Enrich products are generally supplied by volume and measured in cubic metres. To calculate how much soil, compost or mulch you need, multiply the length of the area by its width and required depth.
For example, an area measuring 5 metres long by 4 metres wide with a required depth of 0.1 metres would require approximately 2 cubic metres of material.
You can also use our online product calculator to help estimate the quantity required for your project.
Product CalculatorEnrich products are available through our nationwide network of stockists, including garden centres, builders’ merchants, landscape suppliers and other authorised retailers throughout Ireland.
Use our Where to Buy page to find an Enrich stockist in your county.
Where to BuyEnrich Organic Compost is certified organic by the Irish Organic Association. Our soil products are not certified organic because there is currently no equivalent organic certification system for soils.
Enrich Organic Compost is produced from source-segregated garden material such as leaves, grass cuttings, hedge trimmings and other suitable green waste.
These materials are composted through a controlled process to create a high-quality peat-free soil improver that returns valuable organic matter and nutrients to the soil.
Enrich Organic Compost is primarily designed as a soil improver. It can be incorporated into existing soil to improve structure, organic matter content and nutrient availability.
It can also be used for topdressing and as an organic mulch around established plants. When applying as mulch, use an appropriate layer and avoid placing compost directly against plant stems or trunks.
No. Enrich Organic Compost is designed as a soil improver rather than a seed-sowing medium. Its nutrient content is higher than would normally be recommended for seed germination.
For seed sowing, use a growing medium specifically formulated for germination and young seedlings.
Enrich Organic Compost is not recommended for lime-hating or ericaceous plants because of its alkaline pH.
Plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas and some other acid-loving species are generally better suited to a specialist ericaceous growing medium.
Yes. Enrich Organic Compost can be used in no-dig gardening systems as a surface-applied organic material that helps improve soil condition while reducing the need for traditional digging or cultivation.
Enrich Organic Compost helps improve soil structure, increase organic matter and provide useful plant nutrients. Adding compost can also support soil biological activity and improve the soil’s ability to retain moisture and nutrients.
Because it is produced from recycled garden material and is peat-free, it also provides a more sustainable way to return organic resources to productive use.
No. Enrich does not accept green waste directly from members of the public.
If you need to dispose of garden or green waste, you can use the MyWaste service locator to find an appropriate authorised collection or bring centre in your area.
More About Enrich Compost and Soil Products
These Compost and Soil FAQs Ireland cover our most common product questions. For detailed information on individual composts, soils, mulches, green roof substrates and specialist engineered soils, visit our products section.
